The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has condemned the killing of over 81 civilians by suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State.
The killings occurred in Felo community, Gubio LGA.
The state governor, Babagana Zulum, visited the area Wednesday morning to access the situation. He described what he saw as ‘barbaric’ according to a statement by his spokesperson, Isa Gusau.In reaction to the incident, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, expressed condolences to the deceased families who lost their lives in “this this abhorrent act”.
“I am outraged and incensed by incoming reports of violent incidents against civilians carried out by non-state armed groups in Borno State, in which 81 civilians were ruthlessly killed and many others wounded,” Mr Kallon said.“I vehemently condemn any and all acts of violence against innocent civilians who have been bearing the brunt of this decade-long conflict for too long, as well as aid workers who are risking their lives to help them.
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